Former Wagner College star Joe Testa promoted to High-A Florida State League

Staten Island Advance file photoLeft-handed flame-thrower Joe Testa, Wagner's all-time strikeout leader, was promoted to High-A Fort Myers of the Florida State League after making the Midwest League All Star Game with the Beloit Snappers.

Wagner's all-time strikeout leader Joe Testa, a Minnesota Twins farmhand, was promoted from the Class-A Beloit Snappers of the Midwest League to the High-A Fort Myers Miracle of the Florida State League on Thursday.

The promotion comes on the heels of a solid showing at the Midwest League All-Star Game on Tuesday night, when the left-hander retired both batters he faced, including the third overall pick of the 2008 draft, Josh Vitters.

Testa posted a team-best seven saves for the Snappers, while leading the club in strikeouts (63) and appearances (25). He had a 2.56 ERA before being promoted.

He had allowed opponents just a .161 batting average this year.

Testa had a cup of coffee with the Miracle last season, as he was 1-0 in four games with a 4.91 ERA and 13 Ks in 14-2/3 innings.